Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Teriyaki – Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
A quick and delicious air fryer teriyaki chicken made with boneless chicken breasts and a flavorful homemade sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (mixed to thicken sauce)
- Sesame seeds and chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Steamed rice or vegetables (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl, pour the sauce over it, and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with rice or vegetables if desired.